GM Method and Maintenance

GM Method and Maintenance (Mechanical / Electrical)Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering (Methods) and Maintenance functions to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role drives productivity improvement, industrial performance, automation, capacity expansion, process optimization, TPM deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Engineering & Industrialization


* Lead process design, line balancing, plant layout, ergonomics, and industrial engineering activities.


* Define and optimize manufacturing processes for Mechanical and Electrical switchgear production.


* Drive capacity planning, simulation studies, bottleneck elimination, and productivity improvements.


* Support new product introduction (NPI), localization, and industrial deployment projects.


* Establish standard work, process flows, and manufacturing best practices.

Maintenance Excellence


* Develop and implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategy.


* Ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and maintainability.


* Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.


* Manage machine retrofits, modernization, and renewal investments.


* Build maintenance capability and skills across manufacturing teams.



* Champion Schneider Performance System (SPS) deployment.


* Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, OEE, and waste elimination initiatives.


* Improve labor productivity, FPY, throughput, and operational excellence metrics.


* Drive digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives where applicable.

Investment & Cost Management


* Prepare and manage CAPEX plans.


* Evaluate investment profitability and business cases.


* Optimize manufacturing cost, conversion cost, indirect cost, and asset utilization.


* Ensure effective deployment of engineering and maintenance budgets.

Team Leadership


* Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Methods Engineers, Tooling teams, and Technical Specialists.


* Drive performance management, competency development, succession planning, and employee engagement.


* Build a high-performance engineering organization aligned with plant objectives.

Safety & Compliance


* Ensure compliance with all Safety, Environment, and Regulatory requirements.


* Drive machine safety, risk assessment, and industrial safety improvements.


* Support sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)


* OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)


* Machine Availability


* Manufacturing Productivity


* FPY (First Pass Yield)


* Maintenance Cost


* CAPEX Delivery


* Cost Reduction Savings


* Labor Efficiency


* Safety Performance


* Projec...